Finally nice to see a RTF mini with switchable rate/stability mode. Not sure but was that carefree mode I saw as well? Low batt telemetry is a nice plus as well. The copter and lighting looks great but NO thanks on the $149 price point. Add RTH plus alt hold, then drop it to $75 and it's a deal.

The specs give a flying weight of 100g ( http://latrax.com/alias-specs.htm ).
That is more than the new 180QX (From the manual: 95g when carrying a camera)
and quite a bit more than the mQx (From the manual: 78g).

Visibility-wise: I do like the lights and the orange color version.
Experience will tell about durability.

The specs give a flying weight of 100g ( http://latrax.com/alias-specs.htm ).
That is more than the new 180QX (From the manual: 95g when carrying a camera)
and quite a bit more than the mQx (From the manual: 78g).

Visibility-wise: I do like the lights and the orange color version.
Experience will tell about durability.

Those quads can use batteries that have 500 to 600mah ratings: Eflite and v929 stock have a 500, Hyperion has a 550, Nanotech and Glacier have 600.
As far as I know, they are all roughly the same size and weight.

Those quads use batteries that have 500-600mah ratings: Eflite and v929 stock have a 500, Hyperion has a 550, Nanotech and Glacier have 600.
As far as I know, they are all roughly the same size and weight.

about the only advantage i an see this quad having is customer support, and an apparently very durable frame. the battery telemetry is nice, but not needed most the time anyhow. "3 flight modes" are basically high/low rates and acro mode that the nqx has already.
will be watching for the chinese version to pop up soon

It seems that Traxxas is selling it right now, but I don't see how to pick a color at their store.

And, Tower Hobbies says it's not in stock until Mid Nov. I figured out how to pick my color there, but I don't see spare batteries listed. And at $149.95, it's just under being able to use their $20 off $150 order. heh